Staying Healthy This Autumn
As the cold weather creeps in, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves. Here at it’s Private Medical Insurance, we’ve put together a few ideas on how to stay fit and healthy through the Autumn months to help fight off that dreaded cold.
Stay Active
It goes without saying that exercise is good for you. Keeping moving when the colder months set in is not only integral to staying healthy, whatever your age, and increased activity can help us avoid weight gain, a shortage of energy and heart disease.
If an outside boot-camp doesn’t take your fancy, there are plenty of indoor activities to take part it. Zumba classes, kick boxing and even swimming will all help you to stay active!
Supplements Can Help
Sunshine, although we feel we rarely see it in the UK, can be vital in gaining all important vitamin D. It’s been proven that a lack of exposure to vitamin D can lead to a drop in mood and more chance of catching colds, getting headaches and muscle fatigue -who would have thought! Your local pharmacy or chemist will sell vitamin D supplements to aid the restoring of the vitamin. Failing this lots of foods have high vitamin D content such as egg yolk, cheese and fish. Fill up on goodness!
Wrap Up
As the seasons change and temperatures drop, this can have an impact on our immune systems, making us more susceptible to different bugs and viruses. Layering your clothes will keep you warm but it’s important not to forget your face! Apparently, by wrapping up and protecting your nose in the colder months can prevent the spread of colds and flu – so dig out your wooly scarves.
Keeping your health at the forefront of your mind is great but it’s also a good time to consider your insurance options. A private health insurance scheme is a great reassurance throughout the colder months – not only will you receive advice but should the unexpected happen, you are covered. At it’s Private Medical we are committed to sourcing the best private medical insurance for you and will tailor the cover to suit your individual needs.
